Posted on 06/08/2002 12:42:36 AM PDT by JohnHuang2
In the June issue of the American Psychological Association Journal of Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Dr. Warren Throckmorton has written an article titled, "Initial Empirical and Clinical Findings Concerning the Change Process for Ex-Gays."
The research presented has caused a stir amongst the psychology world. The article finds that sexual orientation can be changed. "[The research] suggests that sexual orientation, once thought to be an unchanging sexual trait, is actually quite flexible for many people, changing as a result of therapy for some, ministry for others and spontaneously for still others," Dr. Throckmorton said.
Furthermore, the report went on to say that the change from homosexuality to heterosexuality is very helpful and positive to the majority of those who experience the change.
Homosexuality and the homosexual community have a great stranglehold on America's culture. Through the entertainment industry and political special-interest groups, homosexuality has been acceptable to many in leadership roles across the country.
However, the view on homosexuality is beginning to change. Although the revolution of the '60s and '70s spawned a new society that tolerates and encourages tolerance for almost everything, society and culture seem to be taking a more realistic approach to life.
Groups such as the National Education Association, National Organization for Women and Planned Parenthood know this. Moreover, they are acting on it by promoting their views in the public schools of America.
In the 2000-2001 NEA Adopted Resolutions, the group promoted "multi-culture" education in an effort to reduce "racism," "homophobia" and all other forms of discrimination.
The homosexual community, having anecdotal evidence to support their claim to widespread homophobia, immediately adopts resolutions and works to pass legislation that teaches homosexuality in public schools.
Yet, it goes much further than that. Homosexuality is not only taught in public schools, it is portrayed as an acceptable lifestyle and act and those who believe it is a sin are homophobic hate-mongers.
Although there is no hard evidence suggesting that homosexuals are constantly being attacked verbally and physically, the NEA has attempted to present evidence saying so. But its research is full of holes.
Nevertheless, for the sake of argument, let us concede the point that there is widespread discrimination against homosexuals in public schools.
Taking it a step further, let us also imagine there is a widespread prejudice toward Christianity and Christians. In order to combat that, public school-system officials wouldn't even think of teaching the history of Christianity and explaining that Christianity is a great and acceptable lifestyle and religion. Yet, they do this with homosexuality.
However, without political pressure, school administrators and teachers would probably treat each discrimination case independently and use disciplinary action, if necessary. That's exactly what happened when anti-Semitism and discrimination against blacks were widespread.
Knowing that, we can see that in order to put a stop to "homophobia," we don't have to teach it, but schools just have to deal with each case independently.
If the word "religion" was behind the homosexual lifestyle, there would be a huge public outcry, forcing the prohibition of homosexuality in public schools. However, there is no public outcry because homosexuality is not a religion, although it is objectionable to many parents of faith around the country.
America is filled with a war of words. Doublespeak, disinformation and propaganda are an epidemic in the political and cultural world of America. The unfortunate aspect of this particular case is that unaware and innocent children are losing from it.
The so-called "hate-crime prevention" programs in schools are an excuse for promoting homosexuality and just another way to force the homosexual agenda into the open. Under the name of "tolerance, school safety and multiculturalism," children are being indoctrinated to believe that the homosexual lifestyle is legitimate and acceptable!
hey kid, it's already here. it's been here for 2000 years. and the word's "against" not "toward". christianity may not get the red carpet treatment like say, islam does, but that's because Jesus is the truth the way the life and the world hates him.
My son's (private school) summer reading list included Brave New World. He also has a Dad-required supplemental reading assignment of 1984.
Teach the young to recognize these techniques early.
I'll probably also have him read the propaganda chapter of Mein Kampf right after reading 1984. The Big Lie has been in constant use by the Left for at least 40 years.
Know thine enemy and his techniques.
Look at all them "school administrators and teachers"!
BTW, the summary of the very next article in the journal states: "In this study, 202 consumers of sexual orientation conversion interventions were interviewed to answer these questions. The results indicated that a majority failed to change sexual orientation, and many reported that they associated harm with conversion interventions. A minority reported feeling helped, although not necessarily with their original goal of changing sexual orientation."
Frankly, I doubt it's the "brainwashing" by itself that's being objected to -- it's the direction such "brainwashing" goes.
Thing is, if it starts at age 10, I'd call it child abuse, but that's just my Western Bias at work. The same book goes on to say that the UN's work on human rights has enlightened our world a great deal, moving us further away from the evils of patriarchy. Funny that the UNs human rights don't seem to include the right of 10 year old boys not to have to give blowjobs and take it in the rear.
Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!
Molon Labe !!
This study was a volunteer study and has no value in determining the real success and failure rate. Should we advertise on Exodus and NARTH for volunteers to see if it has the same success rate? You should really do your homework before you proffer such foolishness.
Frankly, I doubt it's the "brainwashing" by itself that's being objected to -- it's the direction such "brainwashing" goes.
Brainwashing is a myth in spy novels. Change doesnt happen unless theres a desire to make it happen. Funny how you see a desire to change as brainwashing, its like you dont want someone with a behavioral disorder get well. Youre a pathetic person.
Exactamundo...
This "prevention" along with "hate crimes legislation" is about shoving the gay agenda down America's throats with impunity. The U.S. government shall serve as their "enforcers."
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